Director Quality Product Assurance

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 176,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match up to 6%

Life insurance

PTO 3 weeks

Tuition reimbursement

More

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Director of Quality Product Assurance to lead the overall quality strategy for the organization and ensure the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance.

In this role, you will develop the company-wide quality framework, mentor senior quality leaders, and drive continuous improvements across all quality functions while representing SNC in regulatory and customer discussions. A strong background in aerospace/defense quality systems is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 13+ years of experience in quality management.
• ISO 9001/AS9100 and CMMI knowledge.
• Experience with electronic/mechanical systems.
• Strong leadership and change management skills.
• Excellent communication and decision-making in ambiguity.
• Proven mentoring and team development track record.
• Ability to drive innovative thinking and strategic direction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company-wide quality strategy.
• Lead and mentor senior quality managers.
• Drive continuous improvement across all quality functions.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and customer requirements.
• Represent the company in high-level quality discussions with customers and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Decision making

Strategic thinking

Time management

Team building

Change management

ISO 9001/AS9100

CMMI

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

As the Director of Quality Product Assurance, you will lead the overall quality strategy for the organization, ensuring the highest quality standards and regulatory compliance.

As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company-wide quality strategy.
• Lead and mentor senior quality managers.
• Drive continuous improvement across all quality functions.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and customer requirements.
• Represent the company in high-level quality discussions with customers and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 13+ years of experience in a related field.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications.
• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 17 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Extensive leadership experience in quality management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 and Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) standards.
• Extensive experience in an electronic/mechanical systems environment.
• Proven leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews.
• Mastery of the ability to drive innovative thinking, lead and inspire your team, instill collaboration, challenge status quo, manage complex situations, delegate authority, and demonstrate ability to adapt to dynamic situations.
• Proven experience and skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, and strategic thinking.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly express concepts in verbal and written forms.
• Ability to navigate change and uncertainty, make defensible decisions in ambiguity, and own those decisions.
• Shows strong decision-making skills by clearly stating the BLUF (bottom line up front), highlighting what matters most, simplifying complex information, & making timely, well-reasoned decisions that drive the biggest impact (80/20).

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Direct Aviation/Aerospace operations experience.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence.
• Certified Quality Improvement Associate.
• Certified Quality Auditor.
• Past experience in program development of an integrated supply chain.
• Past experience implementing and managing a quality management system (QMS) (e.g., ISO, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Past experience implementing strong governance framework.
• Demonstrated passion for ideation, intellectual curiosity, and innovation, as well as motivating others to act by creating a shared sense of vision or purpose.
• Proven long-term and strategic perspective that extends beyond the immediate initiatives; visualizes and articulates a clear direction.

Essential Functions

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequent use of computer and office software.
• Fine motor skills for handling small parts.
• Occasional exposure to moderate noise levels.
• Work in an office or hybrid environment as needed.
• Occasional travel may be required.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $175,864.83 - $241,814.14. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
• life insurance
• 3 weeks paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• more

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not l